The Horton Collection - Jean ROBIC 1953 Tour de France Original Vintage Photograph (5"x7") Nice image of Robic climbing at the 1953 Tour de France. Nicknamed "Leatherhead", Robic was one of the
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Michael Hutchinson on X: "Jean Robic - used to take a lead or (yikes!) mercury-filled bidon at summits for a faster descent. You can even cheat at freewheeling. https://t.co/ay4QRnX7hC" / X
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